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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.93 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.93 and 93.01 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.93 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.93 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.93 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 29,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104.05/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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